How far is Columbia, SC, from Block Island, RI?
The distance between Block Island (Block Island State Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 722 miles / 1163 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Block Island (BID) to Columbia (CAE) is 901 miles / 1450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 21 minutes.
Block Island State Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Block Island to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Block Island to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 722.349 miles
- 1162.509 kilometers
- 627.705 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 722.100 miles
- 1162.107 kilometers
- 627.488 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Block Island to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Block Island State Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Block Island and Columbia?
There is no time difference between Block Island and Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Block Island to Columbia generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Block Island to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Block Island State Airport (BID) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Block Island State Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Block Island, RI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BID |
| ICAO Code: | KBID |
| Coordinates: | 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |